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S.C.JOHNSON & SON, 


She Wood Finishing Authorities” 
RAGINE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. 


BRANTFORD WEST DRAYTON SYDNEY 
- GANADA MDDX., ENGLAND AUSTRALIA 


Sixteen Branches 


For the convenience of our trade we maintain 16 branches in leading 
cities throughout the country. The list is as follows: 


Cleveland 7106 Superior Avenue Phone Randolph 1826 
Denver 1846 Arapahoe Street — ee 

Des Moines 1435 W. 29th Avenue Phone Drake 8233 
Detroit 3155 Grand River Avenue Phone Glendale 4780 
Grand Rapids 313 Division Avenue So. | Phone Automatic 54254 
Kansas City 308 Delaware Street Phone Victor 1047 
Los Angeles 1151 Santee Street Phone Vandike 4196 
Louisville 623 W. Market Street City 6943, Main 1306 
Milwaukee 864 Third Street Phone Lincoln 912 
New Orleans 508 Magazine Street Phone Galvez 389 
New York City 46-48 Lispenard Street Phone Canal 7593 
Omaha 1818 St. Mary’s Avenue Phone Atlantic 1634 
Philadelphia 401-403 Commerce Street Phone Market 1674 
San Francisco 1250 Folsom Street Phone Hemlock 1150 
St. Louis 19 South 3rd Street Phone Bell—Olive 9416 
St. Paul 1600 University Avenue Phone Midway 2822 


These branches are not retail stores and do not cater to the retail trade 
but they are prepared to give prompt and careful attention to all orders 
from dealers, contractors, painters, hospitals, etc. 


Your regular dealer can quickly get anything in the JOHNSON line by 
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FOREWORD 


HIS is an authoritative text book on 

Interior Wood Finishing based on 50 

years experience. Don’t destroy it— 
keep it as a reference book. It gives ex- 
plicit directions for finishing woodwork, 
floors and furniture. (You will find an In- 
dex on page 28.) 


To Housewives: Your home is your 
castle—and you want to make it as ar- 
tistic and cheery as possible. The finish 
and care of furniture, woodwork and floors 
are matters of prime importance to you. 
This book will solve most of your home 
beautifying problems. 


To the Handy Man: If you have 
a hobby for making furniture, porch 
swings, radio cabinets, etc., you will find 
this book especially interesting, for natur- 
ally, you want to give your handiwork a 


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beautiful finish. You can easily and quick- 
ly secure perfect results with Johnson’s 


Artistic Wood Finishes. 


To Painters and Decorators: Use 
this book in consulting with customers 
and prospects—it will help you hold the 
confidence of your trade. We will furnish 
you extra copies on request. 


To Architects and Contractors: 
Sweet’s Architectural Catalog contains our 
complete specifications for finishing floors 
and interior woodwork. The recommen- 
dations in this book are identical with 
““Sweet’s’”” but less technical. We will 
gladly furnish you extra copies of this book 
for any of your clients—it will enable them 
to talk intelligently to their painting con- 
tractors about Interior Wood Finishing. 








Johnson Service Department 


E, conduct a Service Department 


at our Plant in charge of experts. 

They: give all questions on In- 
terior Wood Finishing prompt and care- 
ful attention. Bring your wood finishing 
problems to us—there is no obligation 
whatever attached to this service—it is 
free to all. 


Under the supervision of our technical 
experts Johnson Service Departments are 
being established all over the country in 
high class stores. 
You can locate 
these stores by the 
sign shown at left. 
Dealers maintain- 
ing Johnson Ser- 
vice Departments 
are competent to 
answer questions 
on how to finish 
wood the prover 
way. 


These Johnson 
Service Depart- 
ments are estab- 
lished for your 
convenience. 


SERVICE 


Each one is an Information Bureau with 
expert advice, and suggestions on finishing 
or refinishing floors, woodwork and furni- 
ture. These stores all carry a complete line 


of Johnson’s Artistic Wood Finishes. 


In every Johnson Service Department there 
is one or more of the beautiful portfolios 
illustrated above. This portfolio shows on 
different woods the artistic effects obtain- 
able with Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat 
and Enamel—Wood Dye—Paste Wood 


Filler—Varnishes—Prepared Wax—etc. 


Any time you wish specially finished 
panels—do not hesitate to write us—we 
shall be glad to make them up, using our 
own wood or pieces you may send us. This 
is part of the Johnson Service and there is 
no expense or obligation connected with it. 


If there isn’t a Johnson Service Depart- 
ment in your community please show this 
page to your favorite dealer of paints, var- 
nishes, etc., and suggest that he look into 
the matter of establishing one. We will 
greatly appreciate your co-operation in 
this matter and will consider such a sug- 
gestion from you a personal favor. 


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Are You Building or Remodeling ? 


F so, you are probably seeking inform- 
ation on Wood Finishing and this book 
will prove invaluable, for the directions 

in it may be the means of saving hundreds 
of dollars. By reading it you will be able to 
talk intelligently to your architect and 
painting contractor. 


The floors and interior trim and their fin- 
ish represent a certain proportion of the 
total cost of your work. How great or how 
small this proportion depends largely upon 
the judgement used in selecting the woods 
and the quality of materials and workman- 
ship used in finishing them. 


Hard woods are beautiful and highly desira- 
ble—but they are expensive. You can se- 
cure just as artistic results with soft woods 
and the difference in price is considerable. 


The finish of floors and interior trim is a 
matter of great importance, for a beauti- 
ful piece of hard wood may be absolutely 


ruined with the improper finish, whereas | 


a well finished piece of soft wood is a plea- 
sure to the eye. 


Let your wood finishing contract to good 
reliable workmen and insist that they 
use high class material. It is poor economy 
to use cheap finishes for the cost of the ma- 
terial is small when compared with the cost 
of application, and what little you may 
save on the gallon price you more than 
spend for extra labor. 


In Wood Finishes you get just what you 


pay for. If you buy cheap brands you 
may be sure they are manufactured from 
cheap raw materials, and cheap labor, and 
that the completed job will be a disappoint- 
ment and the finish will not stand up. 


Tell your architect, contractor and painter 
that you want Johnson’s Artistic 
Interior Wood Finishes used on 


your job throughout—then you will be . 


assured of perfect results—a thrill of plea- 
sure when the work is new—and yearly 
satisfaction at its wearing qualities. 


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If your local dealer cannot supply you with 
Johnson’s Artistic Wood Finishes send 
your order direct to Racine—we will make 
shipment the same day it is received, pre- 
paying the Express or Parcel Post charges 
to all points in the U. S. We guarantee 
prompt shipment and that the goods will 
reach you in perfect condition. 





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How to Finish New Woodwork 


E sure that the surface is sanded 
smooth and thoroughly dusted. 


For an Enamel Finish apply two 
coats of Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat 
and one or two coats of Johnson’s Perfec- 
tone Enamel. (See pages 18 and 19). The 
woodwork of an average room 15x20 re- 
quires one gal. of Johnson’s Undercoat and 
one gal. of Johnson’s Enamel (for 2 coats). 


For a Natural Finish on open grain 
woods apply a coat of Johnson’s Natural 
Paste Wood Filler No. 10 on the bare 
wood. For close grain woods—apply a 
coat of Johnson’s Natural Under-Lac on 
the bare wood. See instructions below 
for finishing. The woodwork of an average 
room 15x20 requires 3 lbs. of Johnson’s 
Paste Wood Filler or % gal. John- 


son’s Natural Under-Lac. 


For Colored Effects, such as Gold- 


en Oak, Mahogany, Walnut, etc., apply 
a coat of Johnson’s Wood Dye on the bare 





wood. Open grain woods should then be 
given a coat of Johnson’s Paste Wood 
Filler (the corresponding shade), followed 
by a thin coat of Johnson’s Under-Lac 
(Natural or Mahogany). Close grain woods 
should be given a light coat of John- 
son’s Natural or Mahogany Under-Lac 
directly over the Dye. See instructions 
below for finishing. The woodwork of an 
average room 15x20 requires % gal. John- 
son’s Wood Dye—% gal. Johnson’s Under- 
Lac—and if a Filler is used, 3 lbs. of John- 
son’s Paste Wood Filler. 


For Finishing the work described 
above in a Flat Effect, apply a coat of 
Johnson’s Flat Varnish. (See page 20). For 
a High Gloss—apply Johnson’s Floor 
Varnish. (See page 21). For a Waxed 
Finish apply one or two coats of John- 
son’s Polishing Wax (Paste or Liquid). The 
woodwork of an average room 15x20 re- 
quires % gal..of either Johnson’s Flat Var- 
nish or Johnson’s Floor Varnish, or | lb. (or 
1 pt.) Johnson’s Polishing Wax. 


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How to Refinish Old Woodwork 


EFORE refinishing, clean the old sur- 
face well with gasoline or naphtha 
and sandpaper lightly. This gives 

you a good foundation for the new finish. 


For Enameled Woodwork 


After preparing the surface as instructed 
above, apply one or two coats of John- 
son's Perfectone Undercoat and then one 
or two coats of Johnson’s Perfectone 
Enamel—either Gloss or Satine. (Read 
pages 18 and 19). The woodwork of an 
average room 15x20 requires | gal. John- 
son’s Perfectone Undercoat and | gal. 
Johnson’s Perfectone Enamel (2 coats). 


For Colored Effects 


Where the finish is in fairly good con- 
dition and you simply wish to change the 
color, apply a coat of Johnson’s Spirit 
Wood Dye directly over the old finish. The 
Spirit shades of Dye are No. /28 Light 
Mahogany—No. 129 Dark Mahogany— 
No. 110 Bog Oak—No. 172 Flemish Oak 
—and No. 160 Brown Oak. If you wish 
a new finish over the Dye give the work a 
coat of Johnson’s Flat Varnish for a 
beautiful, hand-rubbed effect (see page 20) 
—or a coat of Johnson’s Floor Varnish for 
ahigh gloss. (See page 21). The woodwork 
of an average room 15x20 requires 1% gal. 
Johnson’s Wood Dye, and % gal. of either 
Johnson’s Flat Varnish or Floor Varnish. 


In applying Johnson’s Wood Dye over old 
finish you are limited to the Spirit shades of 
Dye mentioned above. All other shades 
of Dye are Oil and cannot be satisfactorily 
used for this purpose. (See pages 13-15). 


For a One Coat Stained- 
Varnished Finish 


Where you wish to change the color and 
also secure a new finish—all with one 
coat—-we recommend the use of Johnson’s 


Five 


Sani-Spar Varnish Stain right over the old 
finish. (See page 23). If the surface is very 
old or disfigured, or where a lighter shade 
is desired over a dark surface, apply a 
coat of Johnson’s Ground Color before 
using Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain. 
Full directions are given on the label. The 
woodwork of an average room 15x20 re- 
quires 14 gal. Johnson’s Ground Color and 
Y gal. Johnson's Sani-Spar Varnish Stain. 


Removing the Old Finish 


Where the present finish is badly scratched 
and you are willing to go to the trouble 
or expense of entirely refinishing from 
the wood up, remove the old finish 
with Johnson’s Electric Solvo. (See page 
26). Wash well with gasoline and then re- 
finish the wood as new in Dyed or Enam- 
eled effects, following the instructions 
given on the opposite page for Finishing 


New Woodwork. 


For removing old finish from the wood- 
work of an average room 15x20 you will 
require | gal. Johnson’s Electric Solvo. 














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How to Finish New Floors 


EFORE any finish is applied the surface 
must be thoroughly dry, free from 
dirt and grease, sandpapered smooth, 

and all loose matter entirely removed. 


Close Grain Woods 
Such as Pine, Cypress, Maple, Birch, 
Beech, Redwood, Fir, Gumwood, Etc. 

For a Natural Finish apply Johnson’s 
Natural Paste Wood Filler No. 10 on the 
bare wood. A filler is not absolutely neces- 
sary on close grain woods, but it fills the 
pores, gives a hard foundation, covers up 
defects and tones the wood to an even 
shade. Finish with two coats of Johnson’s 
Polishing Wax or two coats of Johnson’s 
Floor Varnish. If you prefer not to use a 
filler, give the floor a light coat of Johnson’s 
Floor Varnish (reduced one-third with 
Turpentine) and over this apply two coats 
of Johnson’s Polishing Wax or Johnson’s 
Floor Varnish. 

For Colored Effects such as Dark 
Oak, Mahogany, Walnut, etc., apply a 
coat of Johnson’s Wood Dye, desired shade. 
Then a light coat of Johnson’s Under-Lac 


(Natural or Mahogany) and two coats of 
Johnson’s Polishing Wax (Paste or Liquid) 


or two coats of Johnson’s Floor Varnish. 


A floor 15x20 will require the following 
quantities of the various finishes—I0 lbs. 
Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler—™% Gal. 
Johnson’s Wood Dye (one coat)—2 lbs. 
Johnson’s Paste Wax or | qt. Liquid Wax 
(two coats)—I gal. Johnson’s Floor Var- 
nish (two coats) —% gal. Johnson’s Under- 
Lac (one coat). 


Open Grain Woods 
Such as Oak, Chestnut, Ash, Mahogany, 
Walnut, Etc. 

For a Natural Finish or Dark 
Oak Effects, apply Johnson’s Paste 
Wood Filler on the bare wood. Use No. 10 
for a Natural Finish and No. 20, No. 30 or 
No. 40 for a darker effect. Then finish with 
two coats of Johnson’s Polishing Wax or 
Johnson’s Floor Varnish. 


For Colored Effects apply a coat of 
Johnson’s Wood Dye—then Johnson’s 
Paste Wood Filler (the corresponding 
shade) followed by a thin coat of Johnson’s 
Natural or Mahogany Under-Lac. Then 
finish with two coats of Johnson’s Polish- 
ing Wax or Johnson’s Floor Varnish. 

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How to Refinish Old F loors 


Waxed Floors in Fair Condition 
LEAN thoroughly with Johnson’s 


Kleen Floor—this will remove all 

spots, stains, discolorations, water 
marks,* etc. Where floors are very badly 
soiled, use a stiff bristle scrubbing brush 
(not steel wool) in connection with the 
Kleen Floor. (See page 26). After clean- 
ing thoroughly, wipe the wood dry with a 
cloth and in an hour apply a coat of John- 
son’s Paste or Liquid Wax and polish with 
a dry cloth, weighted brush or electric floor 
polisher. This treatment two or three times 
a year will keep your floors in prefect 
condition for a lifetime. 


Varnished Floors in Fair | 
Condition 


Clean with Johnson’s Kleen Floor—then 
sand thoroughly.. If there are any cracks 
or bad joints they should be filled with 
Johnson’s Crack Filler. Allow this 24 
hours to harden, then dust off the entire 
floor and give it a coat of Johnson’s Floor 
Varnish—or Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish 
Stain, if a color is desired. 


Varnished floors should be waxed occa- 
sionally with Johnson’s Paste or Liquid Wax 
_to protect the varnish and keep it bright. 


If in Poor Condition 


If Waxed or Varnished Floors are in 
such poor condition that they cannot be 
satisfactorily cleaned with Johnson’s Kleen 
Floor, we recommend that they be sanded 
with an electric sander. This will remove 
all the finish and even up the boards. 
Then fill any cracks or bad joints with 
Johnson’s Crack Filler, allowing 24 hours 
to dry. Your floors are then ready to be re- 
finished as new. Read and follow the direc- 


tions on page 6 for Finishing 


New Floors. 


Old Painted Floors _ 
should be treated as follows’... 
first clean floors thoroughly, 

removing any grease or dirt. 


Then sandand fill the cracks 
with Johnson’s Crack Filler. 


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(See page 26). When this is hard apply a 
coatof Johnson’s Ground Colorandthenone 
or two coats of Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish 
Stain. (See page 23). 

For Linoleum 


Johnson’s Prepared Wax (Paste or Liquid) 
is the proper finish and polish for lin- 
oleum. It helps preserve the life and re- 
silience of linoleum—brings out the pattern 
and color and protects linoleum from wear. 
Johnson’s Polishing Wax is endorsed by 
all the leading manufacturers of linoleum 
for polishing, preserving and _ protecting 
their products. (Read page 10). 

























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Johnson’s Polishing Wax 
Paste— Liquid— Powdered 


OU can give every room in your 
home that delightful air of immacu- 
late cleanliness if you will use John- 
son’s Polishing Wax occasionally on the 
furniture, woodwork, floors and linoleum. 


Johnson’s Polishing Wax comes in three 
convenient forms—Paste, Liquid and Pow- 
dered. We recommend Liguid Wax for 
polishing furniture, phonographs, wood- 
work, leather goods, shoes, enameled sur- 
faces and automobiles. Use either the 
Paste or Liquid Wax for polishing floors, 
wood, linoleurn, tile, marble, rubber, com- 
position, etc. Johnson’s Powdered Wax 
immediately puts any floor in perfect con- 
dition for dancing. (See page 12). 


Johnson’s Polishing Wax gives perfect 


results over any finish—varnish or shellac. 


Johnson’s Polishing Wax cleans, polishes, 
preserves and protects—all in one opera- 
tion. It is very easy to use—simply apply 
with a clean cloth or our special lambs- 
wool mop—then polish with a dry cloth or 
weighted brush. It only takes a few minutes 
and is as easy as running a carpet sweeper. 
This treatment gives an exquisite lustrous 
polish of great beauty and durability. 


Every family has many uses for Johnson’s 
Polishing Wax. Keep it always on hand 
for cleaning and polishing the furniture, 
woodwork, floors and linoleum in your 
home—the desks, metal cases, cabinets, 
safes, etc., in your of fice—and the auto- 
mobile in your garage. 


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Makes Beautiful Floors 


HROUGH all their centuries the 
beautiful interiors of famous Euro- 
pean castles and palaces have known 
no finish but Wax. Perfectly preserved— 
the waxed wood mellows and glows with 
the years. This same beautiful finish can 
be easily duplicated on the floors, wood- 
work and furniture of any American home 


with Johnson’s Polishing Wax. 


Johnson’s Wax (Paste or Liquid) is the most 
satisfactory finish and polish for floors 
of all kinds—wood, tile, marble, composi- 
tion and linoleum. It will not only beautify 
your floors but will make them easy to 
care for—they won't be slippery and will 
not heel print. 

Johnson’s Wax is not only a polish, but 
a wonderful preservative and floors finished 
with it are always sanitary, durable and 
disinfecting. 

Waxed Floors are Economical 

Wax is, by far, the most economical finish 


for floors, a 1 lb. (85c) can of Johnson’s 


Paste Wax or a pint (75c) of Liquid Wax 
being sufficient for 300 sq. ft. one coat. With 
Waxed floors expensive refinishing is never 
necessary for walked-on places may be easily 
and quickly re-waxed as worn spots appear, 
without going over the entire floor. 


For New Floors 

Before finishing new floors one of the 
most important things to decide is whether 
you wish them waxed or varnished. If 
you want a beautiful, soft, artistic, non- 
slippery, easy-to-care-for, economical fin- 
ish insist upon your painter finishing your 
floors with Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler 
and two coats of Johnson’s Paste or Liquid 
Polishing Wax. If you want varnished 
floors specify two coats of Johnson’s Floor 
Varnish over the Filler. 

An Ounce of Prevention Saves a 

Lot of Care 

The secret of beautiful floors is to put 
them in perfect condition—and then keep 
them that way. Doorways, passages and 
tracks become worn and unsightly first. 


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You can keep these spots looking well by 
waxing them frequently—this requires but . 
little time and effort if Johnson’s Wax and 
Floor Polishing Brush are used. 


Johnson’s Polishing Wax contains a large 
percentage of Carnauba Wax which has 
a very high melting point. That is the 
reason Johnson’s Wax goes farther than 
most other brands and why it never be- 
comes sticky and dust-catching. 


Do It the Easy Way 


The new, easy way to wax floors and lin- 
oleum is with Johnson’s Liquid Wax applied 
with a Johnson Wax Mop and polished 
with a Johnson Weighted Brush. This new 
method means that every one can now 
have beautiful waxed floors with very 
little effort—just a few minutes’ time—and 
without stooping. It makes the waxing of 
floors mere child’s play. (See page 27). 


For Polishing Large Surfaces 


For waxing a large expanse of flooring, such 
as in hospitals, institutions, office buildings, 
hotels, etc., we recommend the use of our 
electric Johnson’s Wax Polisher and 
Sweeper. Operates on alternating or direct 
current. Weight, 25 lbs., price $90.00 net 
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How to Prolong Life of Linoleum 


OUR linoleum will last longer, look 
better and clean much easier if you 
polish it occasionally with Johnson’s 
Paste or Liquid Wax. Wax helps preserve 
the lifeand resilience of linoleum—brings out 
thepattern and color—forms a dirt repellent 


surface—and protects linoleum from wear. © 


When linoleum is laid give it two light 
coats of Johnson’s Wax, (Paste or Liquid) 
and then every few weeks apply Johnson’s 
Liquid Wax with a cloth or our special 
Mop. This treatment will add greatly to its 
beauty and attractiveness—render it easy 
to clean and will prevent cracking. 


Waxed linoleum can be washed with warm 
water and any good soap. Do not use wash- 
ing powders, soda or alkalies. Washing 
waxed linoleum is much easier—more like 
washing off a piece of glass than a floor. 


Johnson’s Polishing Wax is endorsed by 
all the leading manufacturers of linoleum. 
The following is quoted from a letter writ- 
ten to us on July 5th, 1923, by the Arm- 
strong Cork Company: 

‘‘Our Research Department has tested John- 
son’s Wax on a number of occasions and 
‘tas approved it very highly for use on Arm- 
strong’s Linoleum. 

**An application thoroughly rubbed in provides 
a film of wax over the linoleum, which 
hardens and prevents dirt from being ground 
in. It is much easier to clean a linoleum floor 
that has been properly waxed, because the dirt 
is readily wiped off. Wax also preserves lino- 
leum and takes off a good deal of the wear.’’ 


On large surfaces we recommend the use — 
of our Electric Johnson’s Wax Polisher and 
Sweeper for waxing linoleum. Write us 
for particulars. 


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Johnson’s Liguid Polishing Wax 
The Ideal Furniture Polish 


OHNSON’S Liquid Wax is a perfect fur- 
niture polish. It imparts a beautiful, 
hard, dry, glasslike lustre which is im- 

pervious to dust, lint, heat, water and finger 
prints. It covers up small surface mars and 


prevents checking. Adds years to the life 


and beauty of varnish. 


Johnson’s Liquid Wax has wonderful clean- 
ing properties. It instantly takes off soil, 
grime and finger marks, rejuvenating the 
original finish. Johnson’s Wax quickly 
and permanently removes that bluish, 
cloudy film from mahogany. | 

Takes the Drudgery from Dusting 


You can take all the 
drudgery from dust- 
ing if you will just 
polish your furniture 
and woodwork occa- 

§ sionally with John- 
son’s Liquid Wax. It 
rubs up quickly to an 
exquisite, velvety 
finish-coat so hard, 
smooth and dry that 
dust and lint cannot 
cling to it. 

Johnson's Liquid Wax 
does not ee print, which makes it par- 
ticularly good for polishing the arms of 
chairs, the tops of phonographs, the edges 
of tables, desks, stair rails, etc. 


Hot Dishes Don’t Mar It. 
Try polishing your dining and tea tables 


occasionally with Johnson’s Liquid Wax— 


then you will never have trouble with hot 
dishes injuring the finish for Wax forms a 
perfect protection for the varnish. 


The occasional use of Johnson’s Liquid 
Wax on furniture and woodwork will give 
your home a fine air of immaculate 
cleanliness. It has a high melting point so 
never becomes soft and sticky in the hot- 
test weather or from the heat of the body. 


Johnson’s Liquid Wax cleans, polishes, pre- 
serves and protects—all in one operation. It 
contains no oil so cannot discolor the wood. 


Eleven Johnson’s Liquid Wax. . 


45 Pt. Bottles-50c 


Johnson's Liquid Wax is fine for freshen. 
ing and brightening up varnished floors. 


Easy to Use 


It is very easy to polish furniture with 
Johnson’s Liquid Wax. Simply apply it with 
a damp cloth—and in a few minutes polish. 
with a dry cloth or a Johnson Lambs- 
wool Polishing Mitt. Just a little rubbing 
quickly brings up a beautiful gloss. 


Cleans Enamel 


The easy way to clean enameled woodwork 
and furniture is with Johnson’s Liquid 
Wax—it removes spots and dirt from all en- 
ameled surfaces. The most stubborn spots 
quickly yield to Johnson’s Liquid Wax. 


A Dust-Proof Automobile Polish 


Johnson’s Liquid Wax is unequalled for 
polishing the body, hood and fenders of 
automobiles. It preverves the varnish and 
protects it from the weather. Before pol- 


ishing a car always clean it first with 
Johnson’s Cleaner. This removes scum, 
road oil, grease, tar, alkali, etc. 


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Johnson’s Powdered Wax 


Makes Perfect Dancing Floors 


OHNSON’S Powdered Wax will imme- 
diately put any floor in perfect condi- 
tion for dancing. It comes in shaker top 

cans—sprinkle it lightly over the floor just 
before the dance. The feet of the dancers 
spread the Wax, polishing the floor, and 
produce a perfect dancing surface. It is free 
from dust and will not soil the daintiest 
slippers. 


Mr. Arthur Murray, one of the foremost 
dancing instructors in the world, (pictured 
above) says the following of Johnson’s 
Powdered Wax: 


**I consider Johnson’s Powdered Wax the best 
on the market. It not only gives the dance 


floor the proper smoothness which is essential 

to good dancing, but also adds to the beauty 

of the ballroom. ’’ 
Johnson’s Powdered Wax gives equally 
good results on all floors—wood, tile, 
marble, cement, paint, etc. It is inexpen- 
sive as only a very small quantity is 
necessary. The 14 oz. can (85c) is sufficient 


for ten thousand square feet of floor space. 


Accumulated dust should always be brushed 
off a floor before a dance. Then sprinkle 
Johnson’s Powdered Wax lightly over the 
surface—if this doesn’t make your floor 
fast enough, additional Powdered Wax can 
be sprinkled on during the evening—but 
always sprinkle it on lightly. 


A new dance floor which has never been 
finished should first be filled with Johnson’s 
Paste Wood Filler. Or, on close grained 
woods such as Maple, apply a thin coat of 
Johnson’s Floor Varnish (reduced one-third 
with Turpentine). Do not use Under-Lac 
or shellac for this purpose. Then give the 
floor two coats of Johnson’s Prepared Wax, 
polishing each coat well with a Weighted 
Brush or electric floor polisher. Wait a day 
or two for the finish to harden and the 
floor is ready for dancing and may be kept 
in perfect condition by occasional applica- 
tions of Powdered Wax. } 


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Johnson’s Wood Dye 


For the Artistic Coloring of All Wood 


T is generally admitted that wood fin- 
ished in its natural shade cannot be 
worked as successfully into color schemes 

of decoration as stained wood. It is also 
true that color brings out the grain and 
enhances the natural beauty of most 
woods. For these reasons we manufacture 
a line of wood stains known as Johnson’s 


Wood Dye. 


Johnson’s Wood Dye is unsurpassed 
for its 
of application—and for the beauty of its 
shades, which are always uniform—there 
is never any variation whatever. 


Johnson’s Wood Dye is for the artistic 
coloring of all wood. With it inexpen- 
sive soft woods, such as pine, cypress, 
fir, etc., can be finished so they are as 
beautiful and artistic as hardwood. John- 
son’s Wood Dye is very easy to apply— 
it goes on easily and quickly without a lap 
or a streak. 


Johnson’s Wood Dye is a dye in 
every sense of the word. It penetrates so 
deeply that the natural color is not dis- 


closed if the wood becomes scratched or’ 


marred—it brings out the beauty of the 
grain without raising it in the slightest— 
it dries in four hours and does not rub off 
or smudge. 


Some people prefer Wood Dye in oil and 
others prefer it in spirit. In the following 
list the Spirit shades of Johnson’s Wood 
Dye are indicated with an asterisk (*)— 
all other shades are made in Oil. 


We recommend the Oil shades of John- 
son’s Wood Dye for new work where there 
is plenty of time to let it dry over night. 
Use the Spirit shades for a quick job— 
also for small surfaces such as radio cab- 
inets, manual training models, basketry, 
etc.—and for use over an old finish. 


Thirteen 


penetrating qualities—its ease — 


Johnson’s Wood Dye comes in these 17 
beautiful colors: 


* No. 128 Light Mahogany 
* No. 129 Dark Mahogany 
No. 127 Brown Mahogany 
No. 329 Red Mahogany 
No. 120 Fumed Oak 
* No. 160 Brown Oak 
No. 123 Dark Oak 
No. 126 Light Oak 
No. 124 Golden Oak 
No. 125 Mission Oak 
No. 130 Weathered Oak 
* No. 110 Bog Oak 
* No. 172 Flemish Oak 
No. 178 Brown Flemish 
No. 131 Walnut 
No. 140 Early English 
No. 180 Gray 


* Spirit Shades 





All shades of Johnson’s Wood Dye can 
be easily lightened or darkened—full direc- 
tions on every label. 





JOHNSON’S WOOD DYE 


QUARTERED OAK 


. No. 125 Mission Oak ; 


QUARTERED OAK 


“* No. 172 Flemish Oak 
PLAIN OAK 


No. 1 30 Weathered Oak 


CYPRESS 


No. 126 Light Oak 
MAPLE 


No. 127 Danes Mahogany 


QUARTERED OAK 


No. 120 Fumed Oak 


OAK 


Noo 12a Golden Owl 


PLAIN OAK 


“No. 126 Light Oak 


No. 123 Dark Oak 


GUM WOOD 


* No. 129 Dark Mahogany 


The Spirit Shades of Johnson’s Wood Dye are ind 


QUARTERED OAK 


No. 178 Brows ‘Flemish aes 


QUARTERED OAK 


No. 123 Dark Qak 
PLAIN OAK 


* No. 160 Brown Oeko os si 


CYPRESS 


* No. 129 Dark Mahogany 


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No. 140 Early English 





JOHNSON’S WOOD DYE 


BIRCH 


No. 329 Red Mahogany 


BIRCH 


No. 126 Light Oak 
SOUTHERN PINE 


~ # No, 129 Dark Mahogany 


SOUTHERN PINE 


No. 125 Mission Oak 


SOUTHERN PINE ke 


* No. 128 Light Mahogany 


BIRCH 


o. 1 10 Bog Oa 


BIRCH 


* No. 128 Light Mahogany 


SOUTHERN PINE 


No. 124 Golden Oak 
SOUTHERN PINE 


* No. 110 Bog Oak 


SOUTHERN PINE 


No. 123 Dark Oak 


d with an asterisk (* ). All other shades are Oil. 


BIRCH 


No. 127 Brown Mahogany 


BIRCH 


SNeAzs Dark Oak 


SOUTHERN PINE 


No. 126 Light Oak 


SOUTHERN PINE 


No. 127 Brown Mahogany 
SOUTHERN PINE 


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Johnson’s Wood Dye 


For the Artistic Coloring of All Wood 


uses, for both the artisan and amateur. 

Architects and contractors spec- 
ify it for coloring woodwork and flooring 
in new buildings. Painters and decora- 
tors use it with equal satisfaction on new 
and old woodwork of all kinds. House- 
wives delight in it for doing over old fur- 
niture and for coloring reed and wicker bas- 
kets, etc. Manual training teachers 
and pupils use it for finishing their models. 
Upholsterers, furniture repairers 
and cabinet makers find it “just the 
thing” for their work—old and new. 


es fo WOOD DYE has many 


For New Work 
Johnson’s Wood Dye is not a finish— 


like most first-class products it answers 
one purpose only, it dyes the wood—the 
finish must be applied over it. Always ap- 
ply a thin, light coat of Johnson’s Under- 
Lac (Natural or Mahogany) before the finish 
(wax or varnish) is applied. 


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For finishing close grain woods we recom- — 
mend 2 coats of Johnson’s Paste or Liquid 

Polishing Wax or Johnson’s Floor or Sani- 
Spar Varnish over the Under-Lac. On open 


_ grain woods we recommend a coat of John- 


son’s Paste Wood Filler (the corresponding 
shade) over the Dye, then the Under-Lac 
coat, and then the finish—either Johnson’s 
Wax or Varnish. 


By open grain woods we mean—Oak, 
Chestnut, Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, etc. 
In referring to close grain woods we mean— 


Beech, Birch, Maple, Gumwood, Pine, 
Fir, Cypress, Poplar, Redwood, etc. 


_ For Old Work 


Old varnished woodwork and furniture can 
be very satisfactorily stained by simply 
applying a coat of Johnson’s Spirit Wood 
Dye directly over the old varnish. For this 
work you are limited to the Spirit Shades 
of Johnson’s Wood Dye which are as 
follows—No. 128 Light Mahogany,—No. 
129 Dark Mahogany—No. 110 Bog Oak 
—No. 172 Flemish Oak—and No. 160 
Brown Oak. (See page 5). Care should 


be taken not to brush over this work. 


Always try Johnson’s Wood Dye upon 
a small piece of the wood to be finished to 
see if the shade is just what is wanted. 
Bear in mind that the softer the wood the 
more dye it will absorb and the darker the 
shade. Apply with an ordinary varnish 
brush upon the bare wood. A little lighter 
effect may be obtained by rubbing the dye 
with a cloth or waste before it dries. 


Johnson’s Wood Dye comes in all sizes 
from half-pints to gallons... It is conven- 
iently put up in reseal glass jars which, 
when empty, make fine pantry and preserv- 
ing Jars. By 5: 
One gallon of Johnson’s Wood Dye is 


sufficient for 700 sq. ft. on hard wood and 
400 sq. ft. on soft wood. 


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No. 10 Natural Paste Wood Filler 


No. 20 


Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler 


QUARTERED OAK 


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E recommend Johnson’s Paste 

Wood Filler for filling the grain 

and pores of all wood, preparing 
it for the ultimate finish. It is made from 
pure linseed oil, the best Japan dryers and 
finely ground Metronite-Quartz from our 
own mine. The best chemists in the coun- 
try have made practical experiments with 
Metronite-Quartz and they all agree that 
it is superior to any kind of silex for wood 


filler. 


Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler is put up 
ready to use in the following shades: 


Natural No. 10 Dark Oak No. 30 
Golden Oak No. 20 Antwerp No. 40 
Mahogany No. 70 3 


Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler never be- 
comes hard in the cans——it will remain us- 
able indefinitely after thinning—and may 
be wiped with ease in from |5 minutes to 
3 hours after application. Johnson’s Paste 
Wood Filler has remarkable filling qual- 
ities—it forms a perfect oval pore and 
gives a hard, smooth, uniform foundation 
for the finish. These excellent qualities 
make Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler the pop- 
ular brand with both artisan and amateur. 


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Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler is entirely 
different from other brands on the mar- 
ket, many of which are made from corn 
starch, whiting, talc and other cheap ma- 
terials which, when dry, shrink and lose 
their filling properties, leaving the pores 
open and unsightly. 


We always recommend a coat of Johnson’s 
Paste Wood Filler for finishing open grain 
woods. If the wood is to be finished in 
Mission, Mahogany, Walnut, etc., apply a 
coat of Johnson’s Wood Dye first—then 
fill the wood with Johnson’s Paste Wood 
Filler (the corresponding shade). A better 
finish is obtained with one coat of Wax or 
Varnish over Paste Wood Filler than with 
two coats applied upon the bare wood. 


We advise that all floors be given a 
coat of Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler, al- 
though it is not absolutely essential on 
close grain woods such as Maple, Birch, 
Beech, Pine, etc. However, a coat of Filler 
on all floors will fill the pores, giving a 
rock foundation for the finish—and will 
also cover up defects and tone the wood to 
an even shade. 


QUARTERED OAK 





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No. 70 Malooany Bae Word Filler | 


No. 125 Mission Oak Wood Dye | 
No. 30 Dark Paste Wood Filler 


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Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat 


The Perfect Foundation for Enamel 


HE Undercoat is the foundation of 

an enameled job and too much import- 

ance cannot be attached to it. The 
Undercoat is to an enameled job what the 
foundation is to a_ building—everything 
depends upon it. 


The perfect undercoat must be elastic, dur- 
able, non-porous, must cover well, work 
freely and dry hard in a reasonable length 
of time and it must produce a foun- 
dation which holds up the enamel with- 
out absorbing it. 


Every gallon of Johnson’s Perfectone 
Undercoat is guaranteed to do this. It 
is elastic, durable, non-porous, has great 
covering power, works freely under the 
brush and dries hard in from 18 to 24 hours. 
It has wonderful smoothness and opacity — 
and will not absorb the enamel. 


Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat 
can be used as a primer on bare wood 


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Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat... .45 Pts. 50c 
3 


in lieu of lead and oil, and has the following 
advantages: it is non-poisonous, smoother, 
dries faster, has greater opacity, does not 
show brush marks when flowed on, and re- 
quires very little sanding. Will give per- 
fect satisfaction on all interior work. 


Will Not Run, Sag, Lap, Chip, 
Check, Crack Nor Peel 


You will have no trouble flowing on John- 
son’s Perfectone Undercoat for it 
will not run, sag or lap. .A heavy coat 
will dry in from 18 to 24 hours and will 
neither chip, check, crack nor peel. John- 
son’s Perfectone Undercoat works 
so freely under the brush that the painter 
can apply it over large surfaces without set- 
ting up. It will not settle in the container. 
Full directions on every can—read and 
follow them. : 


It Is Economical 


Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat 
is an economical proposition for it comes 
very heavy in the can and bears reduction 
with naphtha, turpentine or sub-turps. Two 
coats of Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat 
cover as well as three coats of the ordinary 
undercoatings. 


Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat is manu- 
factured in White, Ivory and French Gray. 
We are glad to furnish architects, painters 
and contractors with finished panels upon 
request. We are also in a position to 
manufacture any other shade for large jobs 
upon receipt of sample. 


We do not manufacture paint—we con- 
centrate on Artistic Interior Finishes and 
this very concentration insures perfection 
and uniformity in the Johnson Products. 
Our plant is equipped with the best up-to- 
date mills and machinery and every depart- 
ment is in the hands of experts. 


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HE. beautiful, snow-white, lustrous 

finish of Johnson’s Perfectone White 

Enamel really takes it out of the Paint 
class, for the finish is like porcelain. John- 
son’s Enamel flows on so smoothly that 
no brush marks or laps remain, just a 
clear, sanitary, grainless surface like a 
beautiful china plate. 


Johnson’s Perfectone is the perfect archi- 
tectural enamel. It is long in oil and gives 

a beautiful finish which will not fade, 
ee crack nor peel. It will stand repeat- 
ed washings. Cleaning has no harmful 
effect, neither dimming the gloss nor caus- 
ing discoloration. 


Johnson’s Perfectone Enamel is made in 
High Gloss in White only, and in Satine 
in White, Ivory and French Gray. The 
Gloss and Satine Enamels may be mixed 
to secure any Gloss desired. 


It is not enough to simply specify 
“Enamel’’—the brand should be men- 
tioned. If you specify Johnson’s Per- 


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Johnson’s Perfectone Enamel. . 


fectone Enamel and Undercoat for 
all enameled surfaces—you are assured of 
a perfect finish—and the wearing qualities 
and covering capacity are of the highest. 


Johnson’s Perfectone Enamel is exactly 
right for the expert finisher and will 
always give perfect results for the un- 
skilled workman. Johnson’s Enamel goes 
farther and lasts longer so it proves more 
economical in the end. 


Johnson’s Glo-Coat Enamel 


Johnson’s Glo-Coat Gloss Enamel is splen- 
did for new work and just the thing 
for a re-finish job where you want quick 
work. Johnson’s Glo-Coat Enamel dries 
dust-free in 5 to 6 hours, and hard in 24 to 
36 hours. It produces a brilliant finish 
which will withstand repeated washings. 
Can be left in its original state or rubbed, 
as desired. Does not turn yellow, neither 
will it chip, crack nor peel, owing to its 
wonderful elasticity. 


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Johnson’s Varnishes 


E. manufacture a complete line of 
high grade Varnishes and Varnish 
Stains as follows: 


Johnson’s Floor V arnish 

Johnson’s Under-Lac 

Johnson’s Flat V arnish 

Johnson’s Linoleum Varnish 

Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish 

Johnson’s Interior Trim Varnish 

Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain 

Johnson’s Floor and Finishing V arnish 

Johnson’s Cabinet Rubbing and Polish- 
ing Varnish 


Our Varnish Plant is equipped with the 
latest and most scientific equipment and 
every gallon is made by experts. Johnson’s 
Varnishes are of the highest quality and 
guaranteed to give satisfaction. 


' Johnson’s Flat Varnish 


For a_ beautiful, artistic, hand-rubbed 
sheen, without the expense of rubbing, we 
manufacture Johnson’s Flat Varnish. It 
gives unqualified satisfaction on new work 
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old work, over any old finish except Wax. 


Johnson’s Flat Varnish gives perfect 
results on woodwork, furniture and floors. 
It imparts an artistic, flat finish of great 
beauty and durability. Johnson’s Flat 
Varnish has good body—is easy working— 
and dries without laps or glossy streaks. 
It is free from dust in 6 to 8 hours and 


hard in 24 hours. 


The woodwork of an average room 
15x20 requires % gal. of Johnson’s Flat 


Varnish (one coat). 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varn 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish is designed ° 
for all interior and exterior work. It 
dries free from dust in 2 hours and gives 
a hard finish over night. It is impervious 
to hot, cold or soapy water, alcohol, am- 
monia, perfume and will withstand the 
severest tests. 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish gives a pro- 
tective, durable, elastic coating which will 
not check or crack from sudden changes of 
temperature. 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish is unexcelled 
as an all around varnish for use on all 
surfaces—indoors and outdoors. It is pale 
in color and gives a transparent, brilliant, 
lasting finish which will not effect the 
color of undercoats, striping, etc. 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish is unsur- 
passed for use on boats of all kinds, auto- 
mobiles, air craft, interior and exterior of 
buildings, outside doors, screen doors, 
floors, linoleum, oilcloth, bath rooms, 
kitchens, garages, dairies, furniture, school 
desks, office desks, counters, restaurant 
tables, refrigerators, church furniture, hos- 
pital floors and furniture, etc., etc. 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish is also made 
in colors called Johnson’s Sani-Spar Var- 
nish Stain. This comes in four shades— 


Light Oak—Dark or Golden Oak—Wal- 
nut and Mahogany. 


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Johnson’s Floor Varnish 


OR nearly half-a-century we have been 

manufacturing Johnson’s Floor Wax 

which is famous all over the civilized 
world for polishing floors and linoleum. 
Johnson’s Floor Varnish is of the same 
high quality as Johnson’s Floor Wax. It 
is unexcelled for soft and hardwood floors, 
linoleum and oil cloth. It gives a beautiful, 
high lustre—is very easy to apply and has 
good body. 

Dries Quickly 

Johnson’s Floor Varnish dries dust-free in 
2 hours and hard over night. It has great 
elasticity, is very pale in color and abso- 
-lutely water-proof. Johnson’s Floor Var- 
nish will stand all reasonable tests. 


Will Not Mar or Blister 


Johnson’s Floor Varnish is tough and dur- 
able. It dries to a beautiful, high gloss which 
will not chip, check, mar, blister or scratch 
white. It is pale in color so can be used on 
the lightest floors and linoleum. May be 
rubbed if desired. 


Twenty-one 


Johnson’s Floor Varnish. .. .% Pts. 50c 


Johnson’s Floor Varnish is unexcelled for 
use on tables, chairs, furniture, woodwork 
and trim of all kinds—also for oil cloth 
and linoleum. Do not hesitate to use it 
wherever a beautiful, highly varnished finish 
is desired. It will rejuvenate the whole 
interior of your home. 


Varnished floors can be kept in good con- 
dition by cleaning them occasionally with 
Johnson’s Kleen Floor and then polishing 
them with Johnson’s Liquid Wax. (See 
pages 9 and 26.) 


Old Floors 


Before re-finishing old floors which are 
badly scratched and worn we suggest that 
they be gone over with an electric sander. 
This will remove the old finish and even 
up the boards. Then fill any cracks or bad 
joints with Johnson’s Crack Filler, allow- 
ing 24 hours to dry. Your floors are then 
ready to be finished the same as new floors. 
Read and follow the directions on page 6 
for Finishing New Floors. 


Qts. $1.50 Gals. $5.00 






Johnson’s Varnishes 


Johnson’s Under-Lac 
(Natural and Mahogany) 


OHNSON’S Under-Lac is a thin, trans- 

J parent, elastic product for use over 

Johnson’s Wood Dye before the finish 

is applied. We recommend it wherever 
shellac would ordinarily be used. 


‘We manufacture Johnson’s Under-Lac in 


Natural and Mahogany. We recommend 
the use of Mahogany Under-Lac over the 
mahogany shades of Johnson’s Wood Dye 
as it prevents fading under strong sunlight. 


Apply Johnson’s Under-Lac with a soft 
bristle brush. It dries in less than an hour 
imparting a beautiful, glossy finish. 


Johnson’s Linoleum Varnish 
This is a thin, quick-drying, durable var- 
nish manufactured especially for printed 
and inlaid linoleum and oil cloth. It dries 
hard enough to walk on in 6 to 8 hours. 
Imparts a colorless, glossy surface. Subse- 
quent coats of Johnson’s Linoleum Varnish 
may be applied as desired —at will not 

“pile up.’ 


First scrub the floor well and let it dry. 
Then apply a light, even coat of John- 
son’s Linoleum Varnish with a brush or 
piece of cheese cloth. Never apply a heavy 
coat—a thin, even coat will give the best 
satisfaction. 


Johnson’s Linoleum Varnish is splendid 
to use as a floor dressing and for touching 
up worn spots on, varnished floors and 
stair treads. Can also be used as a first: 
coater on new work. 









Johnson’s Auto-Lak _ 
This is a glossy, elastic, quick-drying, 


-weather-proof varnish for automobile 


bodies, wheels, hoods and fenders. One coat 
will not only rejuvenate your car but will 
increase its resale value 15% to 40%. 


You, yourself, can successfully apply John- 
son’s Auto-Lak. It brushes on easily and 
quickly without a lap or a streak. With 
it you can revarnish you car one day and 


‘drive it the next. A pint is enough to var- 


nish a roadster. Made in Black and Clear 
only. 


Johnson’s Black-Lac. 


With Johnson’s Black-Lac you can easily 
and quickly make your worn, gray, dusty 
top and side curtains look like new. It gives 
perfect satisfaction on any kind of a top. 
One coat imparts a rich, black, water- 
proof finish—just like new. 


Johnson’s Black-Lac is easy to apply—you 
can do a top yourself—in an hour. It dries 
in 15 minutes and will not rub off. Acts as 
a preservative and softens the leather. 


Always use a good, clean brush for apply- 
ing varnishes and wood finishes. Used 
brushes can easily be cleaned by washing 
them with turpentine and then with soap 
and water—after this is done rinse them 
out thoroughly and set to dry. 


Do not experiment with unknown brands— 
use Johnson’s Artistic Wood Finishes which 
have been tried and tested for half-a- 
century. If your dealer cannot supply you 
send your order direct to us. 





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Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain 





SE Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish 
Stain where you wish to refinish 
- furniture, woodwork and floors in 
color but do not care to go to the trouble 
or expense of removing the old finish. One 
coat of Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain 
gives you your color and a beautiful hard, 
brilliant, durable finish. It saves time, 
money, labor and material. 


Will Not Turn White 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain gives 
perfect satisfaction on floors, window 
sills, porch furniture, etc., for it will not 
turn white. It is not effected by am- 
monia, alcohol, hot water, or any toilet 
preparation. It is water-proof and weather- 
proof—a perfect indoor-outdoor product. 


Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain is very 
easy to apply. It dries dust-free in two 
hours and hard over night. 





Dark or Golden Oak Walnut 


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Comes in Natural and four beautiful 
shades as follows: 
Light Oak W alnut 
Dark or Golden Oak Mahogany 


One coat of Johnson’s Sani-Spar Var- 
nish Stain gives a very good finish, but 
where possible we recommend a coat of 
Natural Sani-Spar over the color-coat. 


If the surface is very old or disfigured 
or where a lighter shade is desired over a 
dark surface, apply Johnson’s Ground 
Color before using Sani-Spar Varnish Stain. 


For Old Floors 


First clean them thoroughly to remove 
grease and dirt—then sand and fill the 
cracks with Johnson’s Crack Filler. Al- 
low this 24 hours to dry, then apply a 
coat of Johnson’s Ground Color and over 
this one or two coats of Johnson’s Sani-Spar - 
Varnish Stain, shade desired. It will not 
scuff up and will stand the hard wear to. 
which floors are subjected. 


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Mahogany Natural 


How to Refinish Old Furniture 


ELL finished furniture adds ma- 

terially to the beauty and attract- 

iveness of your home. You, your- 
self, can easily refinish old, scratched, 
dingy, shabby furniture. 


Attics are full of old pieces of furniture 
—out of style perhaps, but they can eas- 
ily be made attractive and useful. In 
many cases all they need is refinishing to 
conform with the present styles. You can 
do this yourself at practically no expense. 


Before refinishing, clean the surface well 
with gasoline or naphtha and sand paper 
lightly. This gives you a good foundation 
for the new finish. 


For Colored Effects 


Where the finish is in fairly good con- 
dition and you simply wish to change the 
color, apply a coat of Johnson’s Spirit 
Wood Dye directly over the old finish. If 
you wish a new finish over the Dye, give 
the furniture a coat of Johnson’s Flat Var- 
nish (see page 20) or a coat of Johnson’s 


Floor Varnish. (See page 21). 


In applying Johnson’s Wood Dye over 
the old finish you are limited to the Spirit 
Shades of Dye which are No. /28 Light 
Mahogany—No. 129 Dark Mahogany-- 





No. 110 Bog Oak—No. 172 Flemish 
Oak—and No. 160 Brown Oak. And care 
should be taken not to brush over the work. 


For a One Coat Stained-Varnished 
Finish 

Where you wish to change the color and 

also secure a new finish, all with one 

coat, we recommend the use of Johnson’s 

Sani-Spar Varnish Stain right over the old 


finish. Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain 


comes in four beautiful shades—Mahog- 
any, Walnut, Light Oak and Dark Oak 
or Golden Oak. (See page 23). 


For Enameled Furniture 


Enameled furniture is very popular, par- 
ticularly for sun parlors, bed rooms and 
porches. Enameling furniture is a simple 
process. After cleaning the surface with 
gasoline or naphtha, sandpaper lightly and 
then apply one or two coats of Johnson’s 
Perfectone Undercoat, followed by one or 
two coats of Johnson’s Perfectone Enamel— 
either Gloss or Satine. Johnson’s Perfectone 
Undercoat and Enamel are made in White, 
Ivory and French Gray. The best interior 
decorators have approved our beautiful I vo- 
ry and Gray shades. (See pages 18 and 19). 


Refinishing from the Wood Up 
Where the old finish is badly scratched 


and you are willing to go to the trouble of 
entirely removing this old finish, proceed 
as follows: First take off all the old finish 
with Johnson’s Electric Solvo (see page 
26), and wash up the work with gasoline 
to remove all trace of the Varnish Remover. 
The wood is then ready to be refinished as 
new in Natural, Stained or Enameled 
effects. Follow the instructions given on 
page 4 for Finishing New Woodwork. These 
instructions apply also to Finishing New 
Furniture. ie 
Antique Furniture 


can. be beautifully refinished right in your 
own home with our products. Any one 
wishing specific instructions for special 
work is invited to write our Service De- 
partment. 


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PERMACOTE) | 
WHITE 


as a flat white washable finish for walls 

and ceilings. Gives perfect results on 
plaster, metal, wood, burlap and wall 
board. Johnson’s Permacote works freely 
under the brush and will not lap or show 
brush marks, neither will it chalk nor peel, 
if applied over the proper surface. It will 
really stand washing. 


Jase tae wi Permacote is unsurpassed 


Johnson’s Permacote is made in White 
only. Any painter can tint it to suit the 
taste of his various clients. We do not 
make Permacote Wall Finish in colors 
because stock shades are odious to so many 
people—they prefer their walls tinted to 
harmonize with their decorations and to 
express their own individuality. We will 
tint to shade for large jobs. 


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Use Johnson’s Permacote in preference 
to calcimine—the labor of applying is 
practically the same and Permacote will 
outwear several coats of water tints. Dirt 
and finger prints can easily be washed 
from Permacote with soap and water, 
whereas calcimine will not stand washing. 


Johnson’s Permacote will stipple perfectly, 
producing a beautiful rough cast or sand 
finish. — 


The descriptions in this book of some 
operations are necessarily brief. Write our 
Service Department if you wish more de- 
tailed information on any subject relating 
to Interior Wood Finishing. 


If your dealer cannot supply you with 
Johnson’s Artistic Wood Finishes, send 
your order direct to us. 





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Johnson’s Kleen Floor (Liquid ) 


SE Johnson’s Kleen Floor for keep- 
ing your finished floors in perfect 
condition—it makes no difference 

how they are finished, whether with Wax, 
Varnish, Shellac or Oil. Johnson’s Kleen 
Floor will remove grease, dirt and other 
foreign substances and prepare the old fin- 
ish for the new coating —Wax or Varnish. 


One of the greatest advantages of John- 
son’s Kleen Floor is the fact that it works 
quickly. The furniture can be moved out 
of a room—the floors cleaned with Kleen 
Floor and polished with Johnson’s Paste or 
Liquid Wax—the rugs re-laid—and the 
furniture replaced—all in an hour or two. 


Where wood is badly soiled use a stiff 


bristle scrubbing brush in connection with 


the Kleen Floor. Never use steel wool 
with Kleen Floor. 


Johnson’s Cleaner (Paste) 


Johnson’s Cleaner is unexcelled for clean- 
ing badly soiled furniture, woodwork, 
floors, bath-tubs, sinks, and in fact all 
wood, metal and enameled surfaces. It re- 


_ moves spots and stains that other clean- 


ers won't touch. 


Johnson’s Cleaner is splendid for clean- 
ing enameled walls and woodwork. It cuts 
the grease and dirt without injury to the 
finish. Contains no acid—it cannot injure 
or scratch the finish. 


We recommend Johnson’s Cleaner for the 
body, hood and fenders of automobiles. 


.” JOHNSON'S, | 


FOR CLEANING 
WAXED FLOORS #7 


Johnson’s Electric Solvo 


Johnson’s Electric Solvo is a 100% paint 
and varnish remover. It works quickly and 
without injury. It softens old paint, var- 
nish, shellac, etc., so it can be easily re- 
moved and the wood refinished. 


Johnson’s Electric Solvo is perfect for ex- 
terior and interior work. It will not raise 
the grain of wood or change its color—is very 
easy to use—and has no cbjectionable odor. 


After old finish has been removed with 
Johnson’s Electric Solvo wash the wood 
with gasoline to remove all trace of the 
Varnish Remover. The wood is then ready 
to be refinished as new in accordance with 
the instructions on pages 4 and 6. 


Johnson’s Crack Filler 
Use Johnson’s Crack Filler for filling cracks 


and crevices in floors and woodwork. It 
hardens in 24 hours so the work may be 
finished—it takes Johnson’s Wood Dye the 
same as wood. Before filling cracks be sure 
to remove all foreign matter from the 
cracks and see that the boards are nailed 


down tightly. jJohnson’s Crack Filler will 


not shrink, neither will it “ball up”. 


Before using Johnson’s Crack Filler on 
very dry or porous wood give the cracks 
a light coat of linseed oil; otherwise the dry 
wood will absorb a part of the oil in the 
Crack Filler before it has a chance to hard- 


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Johnson’s Liquid Wax Mop and 
Floor Polishing Brushes 


HE new, easy, liquid way to wax 

floors and linoleum is with Johnson’s 

Liquid Wax applied with a Johnson 
Wax Mop and polished with a Johnson 
Weighted Brush. This new Johnson 
method takes only a few minutes and 
requires no stooping. 


The Johnson Wax Mop 


This mop is designed for the easy applica- 
tion of Johnson’s Liquid Wax. It has a 
lambs-wool swab which spreads the Wax 
evenly and does not soak it up. The lambs- 
wool swab is removable and can easily be 
washed. 


Johnson’s Household Weighted 
Brush 


This brush is a welcome back saver—as 
easy to operate as a carpet sweeper. It is 
properly weighted so a few strokes of the 
brush will bring the Wax to a beautiful 
polish. This Johnson Weighted Brush will 


last for years and save many times its cost. 


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Johnson’s Weighted Brushes 
for Painters 


Johnson’s 15 Ib. and 25 Ib. Weighted 
Brushes are scientifically balanced to give 
the best results with the least work. The 
polishing surfaces are 614” x 9’"—made of 
the finest bristles, firmly embedded in 
thoroughly cured wood blocks. They have 
a heavy felt band all around to protect the 
baseboards. 


We manufacture a very efficient sanding 
attachment which fits both our 15 lb. and 
25 lb. Floor Polishing Brushes. It takes 
regulation size sand paper and is a very 
convenient tool for sanding both new and 
old floors. It holds the sand paper firmly 
in place and gives perfect results. 


For polishing a large expanse of flooring in 
hospitals, institutions, office buildings, 
hotels, etc., we recommend the use of an 
Electric Johnson’s Wax Polisher and 
Sweeper. Write us for particulars. 










Covering Capacities 


Johnson’s Paste Polishing Wax— 
| pound polishes 300 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Liquid Polishing Wax— 
1 gallon polishes 3,000 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Powdered Wax—A large size 
can is sufficient for 10,000 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Wood Dye— 
1 gallon covers 700 sq. ft. on hard wood 
and 400 sq. ft. on soft wood 
Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat— 
1 gallon covers from 500 to 700 sq. ft. 
one coat 
Johnson’s Perfectone Enamel— 
1 gallon covers from 500 to 650 sq. ft. 
one coat 
Johnson’s Glo-Coat Se os 
I gallon covers from 450 to 600 sq. ft. 
one coat . 
Johnson’s Under-Lac— 
(Natural and Mahogany) 
1 gallon covers 500 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Floor Varnish— 
1 gallon covers 550 to 650 sq. ft. 


Johnson’s Linoleum Varnish— 
1 gallon covers 550 to 650 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish— 
| gallon covers 550 to 650 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain— 
| gallon covers 550 to 650 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Flat Varnish— 
1 gallon covers 550 to 650 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Kleen Floor— 
A half-gallon cleans 350 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Electric Solvo— 
_ | gallon ordinarily softens 300 sq. ft. 
_ old finish 
Johnson’s Crack Filler— 
| pound ordinarily covers 30 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler— 
| pound fills 40 $4. ft. 


Johnson’s Permacote— 


1 gallon covers from 500 to 700 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Black-Lac— 
1 gallon covers 350 to 500 sq. ft. 
Johnson’s Auto-Lac— 
1 gallon covers 500 to 600 sq. ft. 


Index 


Johnson’s Service 
Are you Building or Remodeling? 
How to Finish New Woodwork 


Johnson’s Polishing Wax— 
(Paste—Liquid—Powdered) 
Johnson’s Polishing Wax— 
Makes Beautiful Floors 
How to Prolong the Life of Linoleum... . 
Johnson’s Liquid Polishing Wax— 
The Ideal Furniture Polish 
Johnson’s Powdered Wax— 
For Ball Room Floors 
Johnson’s Wood Dye— 
(Oil and Spirit) 
Johnson’s Paste Wood Filler 
Johnson’s Perfectone Undercoat 


Johnson’s Perfectone Enamel 


COPYRIGHT, 1925, BY S.C. JOHNSON & SON 


Johnson’s Glo-Coat Enamel 
Johnson’s Flat Varnish 

Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish 
Johnson’s Floor Varnish 
Johnson’s Under-Lac 

Johnson’s Linoleum Varnish 
Johnson’s Auto-Lak 

Johnson’s Black-Lac—Top Dressing... . 
Johnson’s Sani-Spar Varnish Stain 
How to Refinish Old Furniture 
Johnson’s Permacote— 

Flat Washable Wall Finish 
Johnson’s Kleen Floor—(Liquid) 
Johnson’s Cleaner—(Paste) 
Johnson’s Electric Solvo 

Varnish Remover 
Johnson’s Crack Filler 
Johnson’s Wax Mop 
Johnson’s Floor Polishing Brushes 


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Johnson’s Artistic Wood Finishes 
PRICE LIST 


_ PREPARED WAX PASTE 


For Floors, Linoleum and Woodwork 


Utili 
Size Gh 0%.) 4 Ib. 1lb. 2 Ib. $1.70 
List Price... . 25c 50c 85c 85c 


ee Ib. 


4 lb. $3.00 8 lb. $6.00 (a0 ik ibs. gues aa. 00 
List Price... .75c 75c 60c 
Per lb. Per lb. Per lb. 


PREPARED WAX LIQUID 


For Se ee Linoleum, Automobiles, Etc. 


ae 
Gal. Gals. } Gals. 
List Price: "$350 fee =) si. 4 $ i $ bi 


No. in Case 


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For Dancing Floors 


Club Ball Room Large Medium Small 
Meg Size Size Size Size 
bs. 5lbs. 1402s. 7ozs. 4 zs. 


List Price. $15. 00 $4.00 $ .85 $ .50 .35 


WEIGHTED POLISHING BRUSHES 
Household (414 x 8%) Weight 10 Ibs.... . . .$3.50 


JOHNSON WAX MOPS (Lambs-wool) 
For Applying Johnson’s Liquid Wax 
List Price, Household Size (8”) ........... $1.50 
List Price, Hospital Size (10”)............ 1.75 


JOHNSON’S WOOD DYE (Penetrating ) 
Oil Stain 

Gals. } Gals. Qts. Pts. } Pts. 
120 Fumed Oak... } 
123 Dark Oak .... 
124 Golden Oak ... 
125 Mission Oak... } $4.00 2.20 1.20 .70 .45 
126 Light Oak. .... 
130 Weathered Oak 
WE GAY. S25 cc 


140 Early English . 
127 Brown Mahog. . 
329 Red Mahogany 
Spirit Stain 
160 Brown Oak ..... $4.00 2.20 1.20 .70 .45 
110 Bog Oak ..... 
128 Light Mahogany 
129 Dark Mahogany 
172 Flemish Oak .. 
Sani-Spar Varnish Stain 
Mahogany........ 


$5.00 2.75 1.50 .85 .50 


$5.00 2.75 1.50 .85 .50 


$5.50 2.90 1.50 .90 .50 


Ground Color........ $4.75 2.50 1.40 .80 .50 
No. in Case 6 12 24 48 48 


wLARUSOICE actions vcore $2.20 1.25, 


JOHNSON’S ENAMEL 


Perfectone Enamel-Satine 
Gals. 4 Gals. Qts. Pts. 4 Pts. 


$8.50 4.50 2.45 1.30 .75 


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Perfectone Enamel-Gloss_ . 


White .............$8.50 4.50 2.45 1.30 .75 
Glo-Coat Enamel-Gloss 

Sf ae ee EE 

ANOEY 554-08 cy ened $6.00 3.20 1.70 1.00 .60 

French Gray...... 

No. in Case 6 12 24 48 48 


PERFECTONE UNDER-COAT 


White ts2-433,. 8 
ivory $<2..5%. of $5.00 2.75 1.50 .80 .50 
French Gray. ee ae 
No. in Case , 6 12 24 48 48 


PERMACOTE 
Flat Wall Finish— White only 
5 Gal. Pails Gals. } Gals. Qts. Pts. } Pts. 
$16.25 3.50 1.90 1.00 .60  .35 
No. in Case 6 12 24 48 48 


JOHNSON’S VARNISHES 
Gals. 4 Gals. Qts. Pts. } Pts. 


ponies sone $5.00 2.75 1.50 .85 .50 
ote sie $3.75 2.00 1.10 .65 40 


Linoleum Varnish... .. $3.50 1.90 1.00 .60 .35 
No. in Case 6 12 24 48 48 
KLEEN FLOOR 

75 40 .25 


PASTE WOOD FILLER 
25lbs. 10lbs. 5lbs. 2Ibs. 1Ib. 
All Shades... .$6.00 2.50 1.50 70 35 


CRACK FILLER 
5 Ibs. 2 Ibs. J lb. 
List- Price. <0 ea $1.50 70 35 


ELECTRIC SOLVO 
Paint and Varnish Remover 
Gals. 3 Gals. Qts. Pts. 4-Pts. 


List Price. .. . $3.00 $65 9-27.95 55 5 
No. in Case 6 12 24 48 48 


NOTE—These prices are subject to change 
without notice. See Regular Price List for 
Articles not listed here. 


Order in Large Sizes and Cases and Take Advantage of the Best Prices and Discounts 


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